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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,024.64, 56,623.68 and 26,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,024.64, 56,623.68 and 26,112 is: 36,040.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,024.64 : 56,623.68 = 26,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,024.64/56,623.68 = 26,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,024.64x = 56,623.68 × 26,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,024.64x = 1,478,557,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,557,532.16/41,024.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,040.72

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